Lying, stealing, and cheating are commonplace.

The more we focus on the things we don’t have, the more unhappy and more resentful we become.

Anything that does not draw us closer to God takes us away from him.

The faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude.

Too many sit at the banquet table of the gospel of Jesus Christ and merely nibble at the feast placed before them. They go through the motions - attending their meetings perhaps, glancing at scriptures, repeating familiar prayers - but their hearts are far away.

Peace is more than a lofty ideal. It is a practical principle that, with conscious effort, can become a normal part of our lives as we deal with matters both large and small. One habit that prevents inner peace is procrastination. It clutters our minds with unfinished business and makes us uneasy until we finish a task and get it out of the way.

We see ourselves as yesterday and today. Heavenly Father sees us as forever.